Archive: 16/11/2017
A new way to reduce surgery complications stemming from high blood sugar
Researchers identified a new way to lower the risk of complications after joint surgery, using a simple blood test. Patients with diabetes are more likely to need joint replacement surgery but also have a greater risk of ...
Nov 16, 2017
Redefining obesity in postmenopausal women
There is no doubt the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly across all age groups, creating greater health risks. What exactly constitutes obesity, however, is subject to debate, especially for postmenopausal ...
Nov 16, 2017
Workplace sexual harassment 'a chronic problem,' says APA president
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm, according to the president of the American Psychological Association.
Nov 16, 2017
Environmental factors may trigger lupus onset and progression
While genetics play a role in the development of Lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease that can attack any organ system in the human body, so do environmental triggers, such as particulates in air pollution and ultraviolet ...
Nov 16, 2017